Statement on 'social media regulation' from Minister of Family and Social Services Göktaş

Cihannüma Association, in collaboration with Esenler Municipality and Yıldız Technical University,organized the"New Generation ProblemsFaced by the Family" workThe closing program of the workshop was held at Yıldız Technical University. The program was attended by Minister of Family and Social Services MahinurÖzdemir Göktaş, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, Esenler MayorMehmet TevfikGöksu, academics, andrepresentatives ofnon-governmental organizations.educators and manyguests attended.

Speaking at the program, Minister Göktaş said, "When we talk about the family, we are actually talking about the fundamental ground upon which a person clings to life, the cornerstone of society, and the continuity of our civilization. The family is the first place where our values, sense of responsibility, and sense of belonging are formed." is the place where learning occurs. Therefore, everytransformationthat takes place within the familyaffects not only the householdbut the entire society deeply," she said.In the world,

thedevelopmentsStating that the rapid changes being experienced directly affect the family structure, Göktaş said, "Technology, urbanization, working life and cultural interactions are transforming the individual's way oflife."whilewalking, it is also reshaping familyrelationships. We are now facing a more complex picture that goes beyondclassic problems.

The rapid increase in digitalization, theweakening of face-to-face communication, and the rise of individualismthree gainsand the changing of social roles are among the fundamental sources of these problems. Childrenand youthexperiencing uncertainty in their perception of sexual identity due to manipulative contentand the weakening of their sense of belonging are becoming evident," she said.

Regarding the social mediaregulationSpeaking on thesubject, Göktaş said, "We want toprovide ourchildren with a safer digital world. In this context, we are determined to implement a social media regulation that prioritizes the safety of our childrenin the nearfuture."prioritizing a social media regulation thatwe are determined to implementin the near future.For us, family isnot a matter of statistics,it is our reason for existence, thefoundation of our culturebearer and the guarantee of our future" she said.

News Source: İHA